---
title: "The provisions of End point assessment services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04e28e"
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# The provisions of End point assessment services

Buyer: MINISTRY OF DEFENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04e28e

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## Summary

The Ministry of Defence is managing a procurement process titled "The provisions of End point assessment services," which falls under the industry category of education and training services. The procurement process employs an open procedure method, aimed at selecting suppliers for delivering End Point Assessments (EPA) related to various aviation apprenticeship standards across the UK. The procurement has progressed to the 'Award' stage, with the contract awarded to Explosive Learning Solutions Ltd on 20th May 2025, valued at GBP 599,258.90. The relevant tender, geared towards long-term service provision, has set forth a contract period from 1st August 2025 to 31st July 2030.

This tender presents substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in vocational training and assessment services. Businesses with a focus on technical, governance, and quality assurance capabilities, alongside competency in communication with stakeholders and support to apprentices, are well-suited to compete. The procurement offers scope for those with innovative approaches in educational service delivery and social value incorporation, aligning with the evaluation criteria focusing 70% on quality and 30% on commercial aspects. Such opportunities cater to firms eager to engage in sustainable service models within the highly structured and developmental sector of defence apprenticeship programmes.

## Notice

The Provision of EPA for the Level 2 Aviation Customer Services Operative (ST0907), Level 2 Aviation Ground Handler (ST0908), Level 3 Aviation Flight Operations Coordinator (ST1007), Level 3 Aviation Ground Specialist (ST0038) and the Level 3 Aviation Movement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The appointed End Point Assessment Organisation (EPAO) will be responsible for delivering the following activities in connection with the apprenticeship standard: * Assessment Design and Delivery * Governance, Quality Assurance and Continual Improvement * Communications with Stakeholders * Learner Management * Complaints, Appeals, Re-sits and Re-takes

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023793-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2025 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £599,258 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MINISTRY OF DEFENCE |
| Locality | ANDOVER |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EXPLOSIVE LEARNING SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 21 May 2025 at 11:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023793-2025
- 17 Feb 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005330-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.contracts.mod.uk
- https://contracts.mod.uk/esop/guest/go/opportunity/detail?opportunityId=59471
- https://contracts.mod.uk/go/719400840194FEE2E8EA

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